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          PersonVinnie Ream|June 9, 2020In 1866, at the age of 18, Vinnie Ream was selected by the U.S. Congress to sculpt a memorial statue of President Abraham Lincoln. This made her the first female artist commissioned to create a work of art for the United States government. Ream had previously shown her ability to depict the
    PersonThomas Crawford|June 9, 2020Perhaps no sculptor had more influence on the appearance of the U.S. Capitol Building than Thomas Crawford (1814-1857). His sculptures are featured prominently on the exterior of the Capitol, including the Statue of Freedom, which tops the Capitol Dome . Crawford was born in New York City. He
    PersonJohn Trumbull|June 9, 2020John Trumbull was an American painter, diplomat and architect. He is noted for his four large history paintings in the Capitol Rotunda , which depict pivotal moments before, during and after the Revolutionary War. He drew upon his own experiences and the personal acquaintances that he formed during
    PersonAllyn Cox|June 9, 2020Artist Allyn Cox created murals in the U.S. Capitol over two decades from 1952 to 1972. He completed and restored the Frieze of American History and restored the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda. He also designed murals for three first-floor corridors in the House wing, now called the Cox
    PersonFrederick Law Olmsted|June 9, 2020Regarded as the founder of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903) is best known for designing the grounds of New York City's Central Park, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
    PersonConstantino Brumidi|June 9, 2020Constantino Brumidi (1805–1880) is best known for the murals he painted in the United States Capitol over a 25-year period, including the Apotheosis of Washington , the Frieze of American History and the walls of the Brumidi Corridors . He also designed and executed murals for several other rooms
    PersonMontgomery C. Meigs|June 9, 2020While Thomas U. Walter is credited as the architect of the Capitol Dome, his world-renowned design could not have been accomplished without Montgomery C. Meigs. Captain Montgomery Cunningham Meigs (May 3, 1816 – January 2, 1892) was a career United States Army officer, civil engineer, construction
    PersonBenjamin Brown French|June 9, 2020During his time as Commissioner of Public Buildings, he played a role in extending the U.S. Capitol and building the Capitol Dome. He also oversaw a number of historical events including the Gettysburg Address and the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Benjamin Brown French was born September 4, 1800, in
    Doing GoodArticleCapitol Visitor Center Employees Find Ways To GiveBy Laura Trivers|June 9, 2020The coronavirus inspired many of us to wonder what, if anything, we could do to help when it seemed the needs around us were overwhelming.
    Landing PageVisitor Resources|June 3, 2020
    Landing PagePrograms & Ceremonies|June 1, 2020
    Landing PageHistory of the Architect of the Capitol|May 28, 2020The Architect of the Capitol's origins date to the founding of the federal capital. The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Capitol campus, as well as the title for the leader of the agency. 1790-1800 The
    Landing PagePartnerships & Recognition|May 28, 2020
    Landing PageWork With Us|May 26, 2020The Architect of the Capitol is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex.
    Landing PageExplore the Capitol Campus|May 26, 2020Our mission centers on our stewardship of the structures and grounds of the nation's Capitol. We ensure every visitor to the campus experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.
    Landing PageOrganizational Structure|May 26, 2020The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance of the Capitol campus and the title for the leader of the agency. The Office of the Architect is supported by a C-suite of executives and office heads that provide oversight, direction
    Landing PageAbout Us|May 26, 2020We support our prestigious occupants in their critical mission to govern our country. We fulfill the journey of visitors from across our nation and around the world to celebrate and discover the center and symbol of American democracy. Our internal and external services are equally essential in the
    Landing PageAreas of Expertise|May 26, 2020
    Landing PageHouse Office Buildings|May 26, 2020
    Landing PageBuildings & Grounds|May 26, 2020
    Landing PageWhat We Do|May 26, 2020Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities
    Landing PageArchitect of the Capitol|May 22, 2020Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation What We Do
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Offers Family Resources for Distance Learning and Virtual VisitsBy AOC Staff|April 29, 2020The Architect of the Capitol is delivering virtual Capitol experiences to those unable to visit because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources for students and families learning from home are grouped into elementary, middle school and high school levels. There are also virtual field trips and
    Basic pageHigh School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Essays & Study Questions Enhance your knowledge of Congress by reading these essays and answering the study questions. Committees (PDF) – The role that congressional committees play in the legislative process and the reasons why they are important. Congress by the Numbers (PDF) How Your State Gets
    Basic pageMiddle School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Video Tour Watch this 3-room video tour of the U.S. Capitol focused on information relevant to students taking middle school level U.S. history and civics courses. Follow-along Worksheet for the video above Quiz Worksheet for the video above Video Series A Capitol Moment – Highlighting the lives of
    Basic pageVirtual Field TripsBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Explore the Capitol Campus These videos will take you in and around historic spaces of the U.S. Capitol. A Walk Through the Brumidi Corridors (Video) A Walk Through the Cox Corridors and Hall of Columns (Video) A Walk Through National Statuary Hall (Video) A Walk Through the U.S. Capitol Crypt
    Basic pageElementary School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 1, 2020Lesson Plans Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades K-2) — Explore the life cycle of a flowering plant by examining how and why plants make seeds. Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades 3-5) Activity Guides and Worksheets Explore the art and history of the U.S. Capitol with these student
    ProjectsArticleContinuous Care of the U.S. Capitol RoofBy Laura Condeluci|March 25, 2020Like most beloved national treasures from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Capitol Building roof requires continuous care.
    Behind the ScenesArticleCool Tools: Plasma Cutting Machine, a Matter of PrecisionBy Kate Holder|March 10, 2020It generates temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit or more and accelerates to nearly the speed of sound.
    ProjectExhibition Hall RenovationsBy Sarah Davis|February 19, 2019The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is redesigning Exhibition Hall. Visitors will encounter a dynamic and educational environment that will to inform, involve and inspire them about Congress' role in the democratic process.
    
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